ZS1BP_AL3B Childrens literature

Faculty of Education
Spring 2010
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Pavla Buchtová (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Ivana Hrozková, Ph.D.
Department of English Language and Literature – Faculty of Education
Contact Person: Jana Popelková
Timetable of Seminar Groups
ZS1BP_AL3B/01: Wed 9:45–11:25 učebna 59, P. Buchtová
ZS1BP_AL3B/02: Wed 11:35–13:15 učebna 59, P. Buchtová
Prerequisites
ZS1BP_ASZK Qualifying Exam
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Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course is designed as the introduction to children’s literature and its relationship with primary education. The aim of the course is:
1) to explore characteristic genres of children’s literature such as poetry, fairy tales, picture books, adventure stories
2) to introduce some typical themes and conventions associated with children’s literature
3) to develop in students the ability to read children’s literature critically
4) to provide theoretical background for using children’s literature in the classroom
5) to stimulate students to become avid readers
Syllabus
  • 1: Children's literature in the classroom
  • 2: Nursery rhymes and poetry
  • 3: Fairy tales: history of the genre
  • 4: Fairy tales: stereotypes in fairy tales
  • 5: Picture books: major authors and illustrators
  • 6: Picture books: contemporary themes
  • 7: Animal stories
  • 8: Fantasy and adventure
Literature
  • Understanding children's literature. Edited by Peter Hunt. 2nd ed. London: Routledge, 2005, ix, 225. ISBN 9780415375467. info
  • ELLIS, Gail and Jean BREWSTER. Tell it again! : the new storytelling handbook for primary teachers. Harlow: Penguin English, 2002, iv, 188. ISBN 0582447747. info
  • HUNT, Peter. An introduction to children's literature. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1994, 241 s. ISBN 0-19-219261-2. info
Teaching methods
discussion-based seminars
Assessment methods
1) Read all the assigned readings
2) Read at least two children's books in English
4) Keep a diary in which you record all written course assignments - both in-class and home assignments
5) Final interview (content will be specified in the introductory lesson)
Language of instruction
English
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020.
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